Job summary
We are currently recruiting early career midwives (Band 5) across our Ormskirk and Whiston Hospital sites!
At MWL we offer a preceptorship package with dedicated support, which provides post qualification experience across all areas of maternity and facilities a smooth transition to an autonomous band 6 practitioner.
If you are forward thinking, flexible and enthusiastic then consider joining our midwifery team.
Interview date: 21st June 2025
Please note interviews may include an assessment task.
Main duties of the job
The Early Career Midwife will complete a preceptorship programme rotating to all areas within maternity. The midwife will participate in high quality care for women and their families, also providing mentorship and professional support to enable students and maternity support workers to do the same. As a rotational post the midwife will have the opportunity to gain experience and maintain skills within antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. The midwife works autonomously within Trust guidelines and sphere of professional practice with reference to departmental manager as appropriate. The midwife will work within their sphere of practice in accordance with NMC codes of practice and professional guidelines.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancs. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Achievements
oRated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
oTop 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
oNational Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, both for specific groups of women as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all women within the hospital and community setting.
As a newly qualified midwife the post holder will be required to provide the necessary support, care and advice to women during pregnancy, intrapartum and postpartum period including care of the new-born.
The post holder will be supported to participate in their continuing professional development and
other development activities leading to completion of their preceptorship programme. The post requires effective communication and an ability to provide support for unqualified members of staff.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust Guidelines, Policies and Procedures maintaining contemporaneous and accurate records. By utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources/ funding.
Please see job description and person specification for further details
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for vulnerable adults/ children disclosure)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, both for specific groups of women as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all women within the hospital and community setting.
As a newly qualified midwife the post holder will be required to provide the necessary support, care and advice to women during pregnancy, intrapartum and postpartum period including care of the new-born.
The post holder will be supported to participate in their continuing professional development and
other development activities leading to completion of their preceptorship programme. The post requires effective communication and an ability to provide support for unqualified members of staff.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust Guidelines, Policies and Procedures maintaining contemporaneous and accurate records. By utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources/ funding.
Please see job description and person specification for further details
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for vulnerable adults/ children disclosure)
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oRegistered on part 10 NMC Register
- Diploma/degree in health related topic or working towards the same
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- oResearch awareness and ability to implement evidence based practice
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience in all areas of maternity care
- oExperience of using Microsoft Office Applications
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current Government NHS Agenda relevant to Maternity Services
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of professional responsibilities
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oRegistered on part 10 NMC Register
- Diploma/degree in health related topic or working towards the same
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- oResearch awareness and ability to implement evidence based practice
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience in all areas of maternity care
- oExperience of using Microsoft Office Applications
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current Government NHS Agenda relevant to Maternity Services
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of professional responsibilities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
